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Microlife BP B3 AFIB
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Microlife BP B3 AFIB · Photo source

Microlife · BP

BP B3 AFIB

Release date not published

An upper-arm monitor with atrial fibrillation indication in its automatic three-measurement mode and a 99-reading memory.

Type
Upper arm
Users
1
App
No
Validated
Yes

Measuring

Type
Upper arm
Clinically validated
Yes
Irregular heartbeat detection
Yes
AFib detection or ECG
Yes
Method
Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not established
Accuracy
Maker manual specifies static pressure accuracy within ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; this specification is distinct from clinical validation
Clinical validation
STRIDE BP lists this exact model for home use in adults and people with diabetes, with a validated 22–42 cm cuff; its entry lists approved validation studies published in 2009, 2018 and 2021
Features
AFIBsens atrial fibrillation indication is active only in MAM mode; separate irregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit check, movement error indication, traffic light classification scale and adjustable date/time

Cuff

Cuff fits
22–42 cm
Cuff
Conical soft M–L cuff with removable washable cover; alternative cuff sizes are sold separately

Connections and memory

Users
1
Readings stored
99
Bluetooth and app
No
Memory
One shared 99-reading memory and average of stored readings; oldest reading is overwritten when full
Power
Four 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries or optional DC 6 V, 600 mA mains adaptor; compatible with rechargeable batteries

Design

Display details
Large LCD showing systolic and diastolic pressure, pulse, date/time and stored-reading indicators
Size
138 × 94.5 × 62.5 mm; maker weight 402 g including batteries
In the box
Conical soft 22–42 cm cuff, four AA alkaline batteries, textile storage bag and blood pressure diary, alongside the monitor

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Automatic three-measurement average
  • Cuff fit check
  • 22–42 cm cuff included

Cons

  • No Bluetooth transfer
  • Mains adaptor sold separately

Closest rivals

Model
TypeUsersAppValidatedReleased
Upper arm–NoYes–
Upper arm2No––
Upper arm2NoYes–

Sources

  1. microlife.uk.com/consumer-products/blood-pressure/upper-arm-automatic/bp-b3-afib
  2. microlife.uk.com/media/5340/download/IB%20BP%20B3%20AFIB%20S-V11%203025.pdf
  3. stridebp.org/device/microlife-bp-b3-afib

Photo: microlife.uk.com

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